Articles Posted in Medical Marijuana in California

A recently-introduced bill would impose a 15 percent tax on the sales of medical marijuana, which would in turn be funneled into state enforcement initiatives, rehabilitation programs and park services. The proposed Marijuana Value Tax Act could result in the state raking in some $100 million in new revenue. The measure was introduced after the…

Medical marijuana remains classified as Schedule I substance under federal law. This designation is supposed to apply only to substances which do not have any accepted medical uses. This is clearly the wrong designation for marijuana, as cannabis has been proved time and again to have significant health benefits for patients, with minimal side effects.…

Recreational marijuana legalization is expected to be on the ballot in California in 2016 and is expected to be approved by voters. While most agree marijuana legalization is likely, the big lingering question relates to exactly what ballot initiative will move forward and what framework will be established for legalization. Now, however, it looks like…

Research into the benefits of cannabis is essential to provide new treatment alternatives to patients. In particular, it is imperative for scientists to have the ability to research cannabidiol (CBD), which is the most abundant cannabinoid with non-psychoactive properties that is found within the cannabis plant. Past studies have shown tremendous benefits from CBD, particularly…

Public attitudes towards marijuana have shifted in favor of legalization, with Gallup reporting 58 precent support making cannabis use legal. This is the highest percentage of people in favor of legalizing marijuana measured to date. Unfortunately, even as more people support making cannabis use legal, the federal government and many states still impose criminal penalties…

According to a recent feature from High Times, next year is expected to be a major year in the fight to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. California, Nevada, Arizona, Massachusetts, and Nevada are all expected to have ballot initiatives to legalize marijuana for recreational use. In addition, some other states may be legalizing marijuana through…

Colorado took a step that at one time seemed incredible and legalized marijuana for recreational purposes. Since that law went into effect, some of those who once opposed legalization have seen that the sky is not falling, and nothing catastrophic is happing after legalization, as they once predicted. However, others who originally opposed medical marijuana…

As the California medical marijuana framework has developed over the past two decades, there have been few widespread regulations establishing order within the industry. As a result, many patients who get medical marijuana prescriptions from doctors do not have a conventional patient/doctor relationship with the doctor who prescribes cannabis. California is aiming to make some…

As California considers multiple proposals for the legalization of recreational marijuana, it will be important to determine how legalization for recreational use will integrate with the existing framework in place for decades allowing medicinal use. In some locations where both recreational and medicinal marijuana are legal, there are entirely separate systems for each different type…

While California has been a pioneer in making it possible for patients in need to get access to medical marijuana, other states have been slow to move towards the future of medicine. This is true not only in states that have not yet passed legalization measures, but also in locations where medical marijuana laws have…